10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Add more than 350 pairs of White Pelicans to that picture, numerous herons and up to 700 pairs of Pygmy Cormorants breeding in the same reedbeds (cover photo)… It must be bursting with activity in spring, but I was there in mid-September. Up the dirt track next to a hilltop church is not particularly productive at this time of year.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Greater Flamingos are considered cooperative breeders as fledglings are raised in a creche, in which large numbers of young are watched by multiple non-breeding adult greater flamingos. It is one of the largest flying birds in the world and seems to be capable of social learning ( source ).
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10,000 Birds
AUGUST 28, 2014
This is similar to the fact that all birds, even first time breeders within a species build identical nests. I would not be surprised if smarter herons carry their bait around in search of the most productive pond. Just a bit of ingenuity can make a big difference for these herons and their progeny if they are breeding.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 6, 2022
we learn) that are home to coveted boreal species, breeding wood-warblers, and two species of Grouse. It was obviously a community project and I’m so impressed at the large number of contributors and the resulting professional product. is a smart model of what a modern-day local birding guide can be.
10,000 Birds
MAY 8, 2012
It is predominantly a wetland bird and most productive larger wetlands and lakes of Africa will support a population of these large, hulking birds that hang around the shallows searching for fish, waterbird nestlings and anything else remotely edible. Its name comes from Arabic, meaning a Dervish with supernatural powers.
10,000 Birds
JULY 30, 2014
Seawatching along the coast can be very productive, especially at spots like Bodega Head and Pigeon Point. All of these counties have migrant traps that can be very productive in fall, whether you are looking for western migrants or those of a more unexpected variety (i.e. Santa Cruz Island (obviously), CA. Fall through spring.
Animal Ethics
JULY 29, 2007
To the Editor: Re “ States Try to Weigh Safety With Dog Owners’ Rights ” (news article, July 23): Any law that deems a dog as dangerous or vicious based on appearance, breed or phenotype is unfair and discriminatory. Canine temperaments are widely varied, and behavior cannot be predicted by physical features.
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